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Allen7:
I recently participated in a Kassai Horseback Archery competition at Mt Currie, B.C., Canada.   This is about a half hour from Whistler Ski Resort.   We all had a great time.   It was a fun filled weekend and a successful event.   Everyone stayed on their horses.   Sat around nice warm fires, ate salmon, and had a few drinks.   Practiced foot archery, riding skills, speed shooting with bows, threw hawks and spears.   I even learned basics on cracking the hungarian whips.    Three young boys, ages 7-9,  also participated in the competion.   Their father put together a video of the boys and posted it on YouTube.    Here is the link to the video.   It is amazing to watch these 3 brothers in action. The older boy rides better than I do and expect him to beat my scores eventually.   The boys use bows that are modern replicas of ancient Sythian style bows.   There is no arrow shelf/rest or sights.   I use a modern replica of a Hun bow.    It is an extremely instinctive style of archery.    Sit back and enjoy the video of these amazing kids and their ponies.   " May 3 Kassai Competition , Mt Currie"

http://www.youtube.com/user/erihama

Allen Minton

hawkbow:
WOW! that is what it is all about, great little warriors... Hawk

Keenan:
Allen that was awesome,  Now I go to hang my head in shame at my missing the close non moving targets while standing still on a non moving ground. ???  Thanks for sharing.  Keenan

Andrea S:
HOW COOL!!!!

That is simply amazing. I would love to have a chance to do that... I just need a composite bow and borrow someone's horse!!  ;D And Keenan, I second your motion about the non moving ground and target.

Justin Snyder:
Great fun.  I would love to participate.  Justin

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